Parenting: The Challenge

It can wear on your last nerve, but it doesn’t have to be all bad. Within all the fighting and squabbling kids can learn independence and create a mature self-esteem. Parents always want to treat their children equally, but really we should be looking at what’s best for each child. When fights arise, don’t step in to fix it, guide them to a suitable solution but let them figure it out. Having them left to their own devices to work it out takes you out of the middle and has them learning how to deal with their own issues.